Front End/UI Developer

Founded 32 years ago, Allied Consultants is an Austin-based firm and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions for the State of Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Front End/UI Developer to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Position will be remote but Program will only allow candidates who are local.

(Surrounding area from Austin, TX).

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Evaluates user request for new or modified program, such as for financial or human resource management systems, clinical research trial results, statistical study of traffic patterns, or analyzing and developing specifications for bridge design, to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities. Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program, using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.

Perform front-end (User Interface) application development activities for several client's applications. Activities will include replacing the existing Java/Eclipse based user interface with a modern and responsive Angular Typescript framework; converting SOAP-based web service calls to RESTful service calls; and migrating the deployment environment from WebSphere to JBoss EAP.

• As a member of the team, participate in requirements analysis, high-level and detailed design, development, testing and deployment of new application components, as required.
• Work with other teams as necessary to accomplish goals.
• Create technical and design documentation, as required.
• Perform system analysis and problem resolution, as required.
• Analyze software for configuration & performance tuning opportunities, as required.
• Develop and maintain data and process models, as required.
• Employ contemporary testing methods to ensure applications function properly and without error.
• Provide technical support for testing and implementation efforts.
• Participate in program design, coding and test walk-through meetings to provide input regarding technical standards and customer requirements.
• Provide application support (defect repair, maintenance, and production operations support) for web-based Java applications in an SOA platform. Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, diagnosis and problem resolution. Analyze software for defects and performance tuning opportunities. Develop and test application code to resolve defects and improve application reliability and performance
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 8 years of hands-on experience in Front End/UI development, enhancing and maintaining enterprise-class applications on the JEE application development platform
• 8 years of hands-on experience participating in all phases of the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle)
• 8 years of hands-on development experience implementing applications utilizing any JEE Application Server, Authentication and Authorization, Caching strategies
• 8 years of hands-on programming experience in following languages / technologies: Java, JEE, REST/SOAP web services, HTML5, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, CSS3, Bootstrap, SASS, Typescript, Spring, Java Server Pages, Struts, JSON, XML, JWT, Maven, OpenAPI v3, OAuth, Pos
• 8 years experience implementing client-facing applications with responsive design and development
• 8 years experience implementing SPAs with at least 4 years of experience implementing SPAs using Angular TypeScript framework.
• 8 years experience implementing user interfaces with at least 4 years of experience implementing using HTML5 and CSS3.
• 8 years experience implementing web services including at least 4 years of experience implementing RESTful services security using JWT, OAuth, and other related technologies/standards.
• 8 years experience implementing client-facing applications using JSP and Struts
• 8 years experience in development of self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components
• 8 years experience in implementing best practices in the areas of application design, performance, scalability and maintainability.

Preferred:

• 3 years hands-on experience with JBoss or IBM WebSphere Application Server 8 or later
• 3 years hands-on experience with Agile Development Methodologies (preferably Scrum)
• 2 years hands-on development experience for mobile and tablet platforms

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 32 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Front End/UI Developer to be a key resource on a technical services team.

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check

Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.